Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

CHEMISTRY 0620/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice February/March 2015

45 Minutes
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1 A crystal of purple potassium manganate(VII) was added to each of the beakers shown in the
diagram.

hot water cold water

crystal of potassium
manganate(VII)

One beaker contained hot water and the other beaker contained cold water.

In both beakers the purple colour of the potassium manganate(VII) spreads out.

Which result and explanation are correct?

result explanation

A colour spreads faster in cold water particles move faster at a higher temperature
B colour spreads faster in cold water particles move slower at a higher temperature
C colour spreads faster in hot water particles move faster at a higher temperature
D colour spreads faster in hot water particles move slower at a higher temperature

2 During a reaction, the following changes take place.

1 The temperature rises.

2 A gas is given off.

Which apparatus is required to measure the rate of this reaction?

A balance and burette

B balance and gas syringe
C gas syringe and burette
D gas syringe and stopclock

3 Which statement about bonding is not correct?

A Carbon can form four single covalent bonds.

B Chlorine atoms react to gain a noble gas electronic structure.
C Covalent bonding involves losing and gaining electrons.
D Hydrogen molecules have the formula H2.

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4 The table shows the numbers of particles present in the nuclei of four atoms or ions.

protons neutrons electronic structure

1 18 22 2,8,8
2 19 20 2,8,8
3 19 21 2,8,8,1
4 20 20 2,8,8,2

Which two particles belong to the same element?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

5 Which substance is an ionic compound?

electrical conductivity
volatility solubility in water
when molten

A high good soluble

B high poor insoluble
C low good soluble
D low poor insoluble

6 Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are ……1…… .

Most covalent compounds have ……2…… electrical conductivity.

Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

1 2

A shared high
B shared low
C transferred high
D transferred low

7 Which equation for the reaction between sodium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid is
correct?

A Na2CO3(s) + HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(I)

B Na2CO3(s) + HCl (aq) → Na2Cl (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(I)

C Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(I)

D Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) → 2NaCl (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(I)

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8 The diagram shows an electrolysis experiment.

electrode Q electrode P

During the electrolysis, sodium was formed at electrode P and chlorine at electrode Q.

Which row correctly identifies P, Q and X?

P Q X
A anode cathode concentrated solution of
sodium chloride in water
B anode cathode molten sodium chloride
C cathode anode concentrated solution of
sodium chloride in water
D cathode anode molten sodium chloride

9 The diagram shows apparatus for plating a spoon with silver.

spoon metal electrode

electrolyte

Which statement is not correct?

A Silver would stick to the spoon because it is a very reactive metal.

B The electrolyte would be a silver salt dissolved in water.
C The metal electrode would be made from silver.
D The spoon would be connected to the negative terminal of the power supply.

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10 Limestone can be changed into slaked lime in two chemical reactions.

1 When limestone, CaCO3, is heated it decomposes into lime, CaO.

2 Water is slowly dripped onto the cooled lime. The lime appears to expand and
steam is produced. Slaked lime, Ca(OH)2, is formed.

Which row shows the correct description of each of the chemical reactions?

reaction 1 reaction 2

A endothermic endothermic
B endothermic exothermic
C exothermic endothermic
D exothermic exothermic

11 A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid.

The mass of the reaction flask is measured.

The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q.

mass of
reaction flask P
Q

0 time

Which change explains the difference between P and Q?

A A catalyst is added in P.
B A higher temperature is used in P.
C Bigger marble chips are used in Q.
D Hydrochloric acid is more concentrated in Q.

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12 Hydrated cobalt(II) chloride decomposes on heating.

The equation for the reaction is

CoCl 2.6H2O CoCl 2 + 6H2O

The reaction is reversed by adding water.

Which row describes the colour change and the type of reaction for the reverse reaction?

colour change type of reaction

A blue to pink endothermic

B blue to pink exothermic
C pink to blue endothermic
D pink to blue exothermic

13 When copper is heated in air a black coating forms on the copper.

What happens to the copper in this reaction?

A The copper catches fire.

B The copper decomposes.
C The copper gains oxygen.
D The copper loses oxygen.

14 Three chemicals, P, Q and R, were each dissolved in water. The table shows some of the
reactions of these solutions.

reaction when solid sodium reaction when heated with

solution
carbonate is added solid ammonium chloride

P gas evolved no reaction

Q no reaction gas evolved
R no reaction no reaction

The pH of the three solutions was also measured.

What are the correct pH values of these solutions?

P Q R

A 2 7 13
B 2 13 7
C 7 2 13
D 13 7 2

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15 The oxide of element X forms a solution with pH 4.

The oxide of element Y forms a solution that turns Universal Indicator blue.

Which row correctly classifies elements X and Y?

element X element Y

A metal metal
B metal non-metal
C non-metal metal
D non-metal non-metal

16 Which two processes are involved in the preparation of magnesium sulfate from dilute sulfuric
acid and an excess of magnesium oxide?

A neutralisation and filtration

B neutralisation and oxidation

C thermal decomposition and filtration
D thermal decomposition and oxidation

17 Which statement about aqueous sodium hydroxide is correct?

A When it is added to a solution containing sulfate ions, a white precipitate is formed.

B When it is added to a solution of copper(II) ions, a blue precipitate is formed which dissolves
in excess to give deep blue solution.

C When it is added to a solution of iron(II) ions, a green precipitate is formed which does not
dissolve in excess.
D When it is added to ammonium chloride, a gas is produced which turns blue litmus red.

18 Which pair of elements will react together most violently?

A chlorine and lithium

B chlorine and potassium
C iodine and lithium
D iodine and potassium

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19 The table shows some information about elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table.

state at room
name colour
temperature

chlorine gas yellow-green

bromine liquid brown
iodine ? ?
astatine solid black

Which information about iodine completes the table?

state colour

A liquid black
B liquid green
C solid grey
D solid yellow

20 The diagram shows a section of the Periodic Table.

Which element is described below?

‘A colourless, unreactive gas that is denser than air.’

A
B
C
D

21 Which is not a characteristic property of transition metals?

A act as catalysts
B form coloured compounds
C high melting point
D low density

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22 Which statement is correct for all metals?

A conduct electricity when molten

B gain electrons when they form ions
C have a low density
D have a low melting point

23 Metal X lies between zinc and iron in the reactivity series.

Which statements about metal X are correct?

1 It reacts with steam to produce hydrogen gas.

2 It does not react with steam but will produce hydrogen with dilute acid.
3 The metal can be obtained from its oxide by heating strongly with charcoal.
4 The metal oxide cannot be reduced using carbon.

A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

24 Which of these gases is an atmospheric pollutant?

1 carbon monoxide
2 nitrogen dioxide
3 sulfur dioxide

A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

25 Molten iron from the blast furnace contains impurities.

The process of turning the impure iron into steel involves blowing oxygen into the molten iron and
adding calcium oxide.

What are the reasons for blowing in oxygen and adding calcium oxide?

blowing in oxygen adding calcium oxide

A carbon is removed by reacting with oxygen reacts with acidic impurities making slag
B carbon is removed by reacting with oxygen reacts with slag and so removes it
C iron reacts with the oxygen reacts with acidic impurities making slag
D iron reacts with the oxygen reacts with slag and so removes it

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26 Some properties of aluminium are listed.

1 It has mechanical strength.

2 It is resistant to corrosion.
3 It has a low density.
4 It conducts heat.

Which three properties make aluminium useful for making the bodies of aircraft?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

27 The table describes three types of water.

water source of appearance before appearance after

treatment
type water treatment treatment
P river muddy none muddy
Q river muddy filtration and chlorination clear
R well clear chlorination only clear

Which statement is correct?

A Only Q and R are suitable for drinking, while P could be used for irrigation.
B Only Q and R are suitable for drinking, while P is unsuitable for any purpose.
C Only Q is suitable for drinking. R could be used for washing cars and P for irrigation.
D P, Q and R are suitable for irrigation and washing cars, but are not suitable for drinking.

28 A sample of air from a town centre was analysed and found to contain mainly nitrogen and
oxygen, but also traces of the four gases below.

Which of these gases is a pollutant?

A argon
B carbon dioxide
C sulfur dioxide
D water vapour

29 Which elements does an NPK fertiliser contain?

A nickel, phosphorus, potassium

B nickel, potassium, calcium
C nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
D nitrogen, potassium, calcium

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30 The diagram shows experiments involving the rusting of iron.

tube P tube Q tube R

oil
iron nails

water water boiled anhydrous calcium

to remove air chloride to dry the air

The following results were suggested.

1 In tube P, the iron nails rust.

2 In tube Q, the iron nails do not rust.

3 In tube R, the iron nails do not rust.

Which results are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

31 Gas X is a waste gas from digestion in animals.

Gas Y is formed when gas X is burnt with a small amount of oxygen.

Gas Z is formed when gas X is burnt with an excess of oxygen.

What are X, Y and Z?

X Y Z

A carbon dioxide methane carbon monoxide

B carbon monoxide methane carbon dioxide
C methane carbon dioxide carbon monoxide
D methane carbon monoxide carbon dioxide

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32 The list gives four experiments carried out with calcium carbonate.

1 acid added
2 alkali added
3 heated strongly
4 water added
Which experiments produce carbon dioxide?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

33 The diagram shows the soil pH range over which a vegetable grows well.

The pH of the soil to be used is 5.5.

5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0

pH

vegetable
grows well

Why is lime added to the soil before planting the vegetable?

A The lime acts as a catalyst.

B The lime changes the soil acidity.
C The lime is an indicator.
D The lime supplies nitrogen.

34 The diagram shows the structure of a compound.

H H H H

C C C C O H

H H H

Which functional groups does this molecule contain?

carboxylic
alkene alcohol
acid

A no no no
B no yes yes
C yes no yes
D yes yes yes

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35 Petroleum is separated into useful fractions by fractional distillation.

Separation occurs in a fractionating column.

Some properties of three of these fractions are shown.

number of
boiling point
fraction carbon atoms in
range / °C
the molecules

1 5–10
2 320–350 16–24
3 120–210

Which statement is correct?

A Fraction 1 has a higher boiling point range than fraction 2.

B Fraction 2 is removed from a higher point in the fractioning tower than fraction 1.
C Molecules in fraction 3 have shorter chains than those in fraction 2.
D None of the fractions is liquid at room temperature.

36 The structures of four molecules are shown.

1 2 3 4

H H H H H H H H H

H C C C H H C C OH H C C H C C

H H OH H H H H H H

Which molecules belong to the same homologous series?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

37 Which statement about alkanes is correct?

A Ethane has one more carbon atom and one more hydrogen atom than methane.
B They are converted to alcohols by reaction with steam.
C They contain carbon-carbon double bonds.
D They form carbon dioxide and water on combustion.

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38 Which statement about alkenes is not correct?

A They are hydrocarbons.

B They are saturated.
C They contain a C=C bond.
D They form polymers.

39 Ethene reacts with Y to produce ethanol.

ethene + Y → ethanol

What is Y?

A hydrogen
B oxygen
C steam
D yeast

40 Which description of ethanoic acid is correct?

A a clear, colourless and odourless liquid

B a colourless liquid with a distinctive odour
C a soft white solid with a distinctive odour
D a transparent solid with a low melting point

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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Group
I II III IV V VI VII 0
1 4
H He
Hydrogen Helium
1 2

7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20

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Li Be B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84

K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
16

85 88 89 91 93 96 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon

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37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

133 137 139 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Lanthanum Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
55 56 57 * 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86

226 227
Fr Ra Ac
Francium Radium Actinium
87 88 89

140 141 144 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
*58-71 Lanthanoid series
Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
90-103 Actinoid series Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
a a = relative atomic mass 232 238
Key X X = atomic symbol Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
b b = proton (atomic) number 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

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